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Police Patrol Officer Recruit - Permanent Full-Time
City of Hampton - Hampton, VA (16 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
Reports hazards that endanger public safety such as malfunctioning traffic signals, damaged utility structures, etc. * Acknowledges radio transmissions relaying citizens complaints and proceeds to location...
11 days ago
Police Officer I
City of Suffolk - Suffolk, VA (15 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
A background investigation conducted according to guidelines set forth by the City of Suffolk for its Police Department employees....
17 days ago
Certified Police Officer Lateral Transfer
City of Suffolk - Suffolk, VA (15 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
Skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment....
17 days ago
University Police Department Positions
ODU-Public Safety Office - Norfolk, VA (5 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
The University Police Department (UPD) at Old Dominion University is seeking candidates for the following full-time positions: Assistant Director, Public Safety Information Systems (01188A): This position...
21 days ago
Police Patrol Officer
Christian Broadcasting Network - Virginia Beach, VA (21 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
the CBN/Regent campus community through the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated program of security and law enforcement services in partnership with the community, local, state, and Public Safety...
25 days ago
Police Recruit
City of Norfolk, VA - Norfolk, VA (5 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
Police Recruits will participate in a 25-26 week academy training program to successfully complete the Virginia state certified police officer training at the Norfolk Police Academy....
25 days ago
Now Hiring Patrol Officers, Armed & Unarmed Officers
Chesapeake, VA (9 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
Continuing Education Training -- We help build your career with Law Enforcement based training....
29 days ago
Police Patrol Officer Recruit - Permanent Full-Time
City of Hampton, VA - Hampton, VA (14 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
Reports hazards that endanger public safety such as malfunctioning traffic signals, damaged utility structures, etc....
30+ days ago
Border Patrol Agent
U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Norfolk, VA (5 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
Border Patrol Agent Border Patrol Agents prevent terrorists and terrorists' weapons from entering the United States by securing our land borders and coastal waters from between ports of entry....
23 days ago
Border Patrol Agent
U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Virginia Beach, VA (21 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
Border Patrol Agent Border Patrol Agents prevent terrorists and terrorists' weapons from entering the United States by securing our land borders and coastal waters from between ports of entry....
24 days ago
Border Patrol Agent
U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Chesapeake, VA (9 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
Border Patrol Agent Border Patrol Agents prevent terrorists and terrorists' weapons from entering the United States by securing our land borders and coastal waters from between ports of entry....
24 days ago
Border Patrol Agent
U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Newport News, VA (17 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
Border Patrol Agent Border Patrol Agents prevent terrorists and terrorists' weapons from entering the United States by securing our land borders and coastal waters from between ports of entry....
24 days ago
University Police Officer
Hampton University - Hampton, VA (14 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
Report hazards that endanger public safety such as damaged utility structures, traffic signals, etc. responsible for law enforcement duties for the protection, safety and welfare of students, employees...
90+ days ago
University Police Lieutenant
Hampton University - Hampton, VA (14 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
Requirements Must already be Basic Law Enforcement Certified. High School diploma....
90+ days ago
Border Patrol Agent - Webinar Apply
U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Hampton, VA (14 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
Border Patrol Agent Border Patrol Agents prevent terrorists and terrorists' weapons from entering the United States by securing our land borders and coastal waters from between ports of entry....
90+ days ago

Demographic Data for Portsmouth, VA

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Police Officer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Police Brutality in America Teach-Out
The tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery have sparked a wave of renewed protests against police brutality across the United States. These nationwide uprisings have...
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Constitutional Oriented Policing
In a profession where cases and controversies surround freedom of expression, bearing of arms, illegal search and seizure, the excessive use of force, overcrowding of jails, and the reversal of...
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Officer Wellness - Course
The mental health of law enforcement officers is a critical issue. Those involved in law enforcement, and their families, are subjected to stressors unlike any other group in the U.S. This course...
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Highest Education Level

Police Officers in Portsmouth, VA offer the following education background
  • Bachelor's Degree (30.7%)
  • High School or GED (26.7%)
  • Associate's Degree (15.1%)
  • Vocational or Certification (12.8%)
  • Master's Degree (8.9%)
  • Some College (3.4%)
  • Doctorate Degree (1.3%)
  • Some High School (1.0%)

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Police Officers in Portsmouth, VA
  • None (45.2%)
  • Less than 1 year (30.7%)
  • 2-4 years (12.7%)
  • 4-6 years (6.6%)
  • 1-2 years (4.8%)

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